unwell
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of unwell
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at un- 1, well 1
Example Sentences
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The company has access to production resources through Unwell Productions as well as Trending, the media company Cooper founded in 2023 with her husband Matt Kaplan, that’s also aimed at Gen Z audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
Unwell Draper loses but 'wouldn't have pulled out for anything'
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
While Cooper and her Unwell Network shows have a new home in SiriusXM, the deal isn’t exclusive, and other streaming platforms including Spotify will also broadcast shows under Cooper’s banner.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
Unwell with chronic fatigue syndrome and struggling to pay the household bills, Lindsay was instantly curious about her friend’s offer.
From The Guardian • Jun. 1, 2019
"Unwell?" said the boy, "you don't mean sick?"
From The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier by Cooke, John Esten
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